What is Barometer?

Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...

A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

The heating of the Earth by the sun causes daily changes in both the direction and speed of the wind. During the day, ground...

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...